Ep. 48 with Montgomery Gratch Interiors

Almost a year ago Atlanta interior designers Julie Montgomery and Michele Gratch joined forces to create Montgomery Gratch Interiors. We loved hearing about how their unique strengths compliment and challenge each other. We talk family homes, renovations, the fifth wall, and much more.

WHAT YOU'LL HEAR ON THIS EPISODE:

They tell us about how they joined their firms and how their individual strengths work togetherWhy you shouldn't wait to decorate until your kids are older and how to make your home kid-friendly and beautifulWhy it's important to consider how you live in your home before starting the decorating processHow to approach your home with a fresh eyeWe talk about showhouses, why they're fun, why they're a great place to learn about decorating, and why you should check one out in your townHow Michele and Julie bring that layered, collected look into your roomWe talk about a friend of Julie and Michelle's who does a bus tour of great shopping placesWhy it's absolutely crucial to make a floorplan and to measure before buying anythingKaren asks Michelle and Julie for tips on how to encourage dinner party guests to use her living roomThoughts on decorating outdoor spaces, especially the dilemma of keeping cushions clean and pollen-freeWe talk about renovations -- kitchen trends, how to make an impact on the ceiling, and moreMichelle and Julie tell us about their client who has a wine bar in her closet